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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1975
Page
12
Rich Thomas, a 19 year old student, joins a unique OSU program producing harness racing trainers and drivers. He studies horse handling in mornings and carries 17 to 20 credit hours in afternoons while already racing at Ohio tracks.
A tally of top tempi from Southern Illinois prep track athletes for 1975. Highlights include Johnson and Cairo in sprint events, Lively and Morgan strong in mid and long races, and top marks in field events from Mt. Vernon and Centralia.
Mt. Vernon defeats Marion 7 to 2 in a makeup game to capture the South Seven Conference title. Scott Stranski limits Marion to two hits while Mt. Vernon collects 11 hits led by a balanced attack. Final line: Marion 000 1010 0 Mt. Vernon 103 300 x 7. Price, Ripley (4th) and Morgan. Stranski and Raney.
Final Twilight bowling results show Westroads 832 602 and Family Fun 792 642 in team totals with Berkbigler 7B 62 and Van Cloostere 76 64 leading. Individual series honors go to Bonnie Pinkerton 626 and Judy Baine 611 while Fran Chastain Earline Oliver and Bonnis Pinkerton post top games.
Red Smith recalls Ezzard Charles career and character from boxing beginnings in Cincinnati to world champion era. The piece notes Charles decisive wins over Jersey Joe Walcott and Joey Maxim, his quiet grace outside the ring, and his enduring partnership with manager Jake Mintz.
Pinckneyville High School senior Jamie McCrary announced plans to attend Millikin University in Decatur this fall to compete in football and track. He joins Du Quoin’s Tony Day and Merina DeMarie, who also said they will attend Millikin. At a Pinckneyville banquet he received the MVP football award the Dennis Nehrkorn spirit award and the outstanding senior athlete honor.
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